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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS,

A scientist, after careful analysis OF
the impressions made upon the rctina by
different degr cs of light, concludes that
both white and black are coors, and
both should have proper place upon
the chromNtic scale.
In certain Austrian coal mines work is
suspended in dangerous places during a
fall of the barometer, experiments still in
progress having shown that the quantity
and intensity of explosive gases greatly
increase as the degree Of atmospheric
pressure diminishcs.
For some time past experiments have
been made in Germany with n compost
tion of cork, sand, and lime moulded
into bricks for the construction Of light
partition walls. This, it is said, cx.
c,ulcs sound better than brckwork, and
is also light and a good non-conductor
Of heat.
The most extreme cold in North
America has been observed in the inter-
Tor of Canada and the section known as
the British Possessions. In Pembroke
the mercury has been known to fall
rs low as as degrees, and at Fort Rali-
ancc a temperature of 60 degrees has
been Observed
A French commission, appoint d to
inquire into the protection of buildings
from lightning, have reported to the MIN
lister OF instruction that it is ndispcn'a-
bic for complete safety to have all iron
roofs, doors, pipes sashcs, etc, carefully
connected with the apparatus Usually at
tochcd to public buildings as projections
against electric discharges.
The interior Of the bulb OF an mean
descent electric lamp is popularity sup
posed to be absolutely empty of air. But
DR.. Fleming asserts that in Swan lamp,
when exhausted to one millionth Of an
atmosphere, there remains some 400 OOO,-
600, 900 molecules of air 1t would take
about 100, 600 years to count the number
of molecules in that "vacnum."
While the bog-wood Of Iceland proves
the former extensive growths Of large
trees, the present forests consist chiefly
of dwarlcd birchcs, and trees fifteen or
twenty feet in height arc said TO be rare.
The decrease Of wood. land is not a re-
suit Of climatic change or volcanic out
,urst, but has been brought about by
Inc improvident destruction OF trees by
the inhabitants themselves.
The tort DISC shell Of commerce is de-
rived from the beautiful horny plates OF
the hawk's-bill or indicated turtle,
though from those animals only that
weigh at least 100 pounds, as the plates
are otherwise too thin. The great tor
toisc-shcll marts are now Singapore and
Cuton; but it was consumed in ancient
Rome in considerable Quantitics--cvcn
the door-posts Of the rich being inlail
with it, and the carapacc used as a cradle
and bath-tub for children and as q
shield for warriors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
THE FARM AND GARDEN.
Thin Egg Shells,

II the egg shells are thin it is sign
That lime is lacking in the food, or often,
if this occurs in winter, that fowls can
not get to tho ground to fill their giz-
yards with gravel needed to digest food
properly. Lcghorn hens and other per-
sistcnt layers generally have very thin
shclled eggs despite all precautions in
feeding. Many losses Of eggs while UNI
dcrgong incubation occur from this
cause. To prevent eggs from being thin
shelled it is better to give milk and
wheat middlings mixed rather than re-
iy on fowls eating suflicicncy OF lime
in any form. II egg shells are fed they
should be pounded so fine that all ap-
pcarancc of the egg will be destroyed.
More fowls lean to cat eggs from hov-
ing nearly whoc shells thrown to them
to peck at then from any other cause.
Preventing Horses from Wasting Hay.
We have a favorite family buggy
horse, says letter to the Indiana Farmer,
who, although very kind, gentle and
truSty, and possessing an extraordinary
degree of good common horse sense,
nevertheless has some minor faults one
of which is wasting hay by pulling ont
too much for mouthlul and dropping
some Of it on the stable floor. We tried
various plans to prevent this wasting
process, but none Of them accomplished
the dcsidcrAtum intended, until we
studied out the following, to wit:
We took two pieces Of heavy scantling
four inches square and about four feet
long, and made rectangular frame of
them by mailing strong slat across
them both, near the ends, making each
frame OF the proper width to easily fit
the inside of the manager for hay.
This frame is long enough for
one end to be pushed under the feed
box of the right hand end of the man
ger which serves to hold the frame in
proper position, on the hay, when til:
Manager is filled with hay, Said frame
is about nine inches wide between the
side pieces tho width guessed at, and
find it answ ers the purpose very well,
being wide enough to allow the horse to
pull out enough hay for a mouthful, and
nomorc. When filing the Manager
with fresh hay, ] stand the frame on
end next the feed box; letting it lean
against the box; then, when the
mangcr is Il led, lay the frame down on
the hay and press it down well in the
mangcr GU top of the hay. As the horse
cats out the hay the frame sinks down,
keeping the hay in place and preventing
the horse from pulling out too much and
wasting it. Any farmer can make such
frame as this; all it requires is the side
pieces and Stats, saw, a Ratchet or
hammer and a few fencing nails.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
LADIES' DEPARTMENT,


Every twelve years in the Hindoo
calendar occurs n year during which it
is held that no marriage must take place,
md accordingly within the last few
months the matrimonial market has been
unusually lively. This custom will
greatly affect the Government Registra.
ton Department, which is sometimes
used to register curious matrimonial pro.
visions. Thus, in one village, hu3-
band undertakes by decd never to beat
or abuse his wife; another bridegroom
registers his promise to live always with
his fathcr-in-law or pay a large sum of
money in default, and in another case
low-class Iindoo who is the son of a
second husband, binds himself not to oc
cupy such seats at marriage ceremonies
as arc intended for those of his class who
are sons by first husbands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Don't compel your horses to eat musty
hay. 1t viii produce fatal lung
trouble, and, in any event, hcavcs.
Secretary Goodnmn, Of the Missouri
Horticultural S,cie,y, says a good toad
is worth $40 III a garden as an insect
destroyer.
Ats recent exhibition in England,
where prizes were given for walking
horses, the speed attained was over five
miles an hour.
There is no use Of chick or hen
having the gapes for "a hours. a few
drops Of camphor and water down the
throat is sure cure
Poultry should have a certain proper
tion of salt in their food as well as AMI
mails, as it is necessary to the promo
ton Of health and thrift.
Farm implements, when occasionally
brushed over with crudo petroleum., will
last longer and be protected fror>
changes of weather when exposed.
Mulching to be Of benefit must be {
protection. 1t is not to entirely prevent
the ground freezing, but to prevent
sudden changes or freezing and thawng,
An Ohio fruit grower says he finds
raspbcrries not an expensive crop L
raise, but that they require great dea
of vexatiou5 and tedious labor. III
netted $126 from an acre of blackcaps il
one season.
Sheep require careful watching, for il
they get into trouble of any sort, rs get
ting down in gullies or fastened in be
tween logs or fence rails, they become s,
frightened or discouraged they succum'
al once and die.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

The farmer who docs not fence In his
stock when living along the line OF
railroad, not only runs the risk OF losing
valuable animaia but endangcrs the
lives of travellers.
For wet lands goods mixture for
pasturago would DO rcd-top, eight
pounds: alsikc, six pounds; meadow
fox tail, four pounds, and rough
stalkcd meadow, six pounds.
Sec that tho cellars where vegetables
and fruits are stored arc secure. Thou
sands of bushels of these valuable food
articles are lost through neglect. The
cellar should not be very warm nor
should it be freezing cold.
Cows need light, not only for their own
health and comfort, but because good
butter cannot be made from the mix of
cows kept in dark stables. Air, light,
cleanliness and warmth arc four essen
tiNls OF a COW stable where COWS arc kept
for profit.
If your garden plot is selected rake it
ovcr.as soon rs the weather will permit
and burn up every vcstigc Of grass and
weeds, so as to destroy not on y seeds,
but insects. A covering OF straw, leaves
or stalks, burning over the ground, will
be an advantage.
Ten parts each OF oats and corn, and
one part of oil-cakc, ground together,
mako a good feed for hcrscs. 1t will give
a fine sleek cont, and will at the same
time make horse very healthy. 1t will
also render horses less liable to contract
colds and diseases.
The New England Farmer says that
wheat is one of tho best grains for poul.
try and. at present prices, enc of the
cheapest. Where one grain is selected
for main dependence let be good, sweet
wheat; it gives growth and egg material
above any other grain.
The highest apple orchard in the
United States is reported to be at Hot
Springs, Lake Tahoe, Cal. The trees
bear well. This is said to be the
greatest altitude at which this fruit is
grown in this country, being over $500
feet above the level OF the sea.
Have you better horses on your farm
now than you had this time last ycorl
If not, why not1 The way to improve
stock is to get rid of til, inferior and
introduce better blood. If you arc not
doing this you are not likely to make
much Roadway in the right direction.
Some Of the large mutton breeds OF
sheep, such as the oxfords, often shear
from /. to 20 pounds of wool, and
this fact, with their ability to attain
very heavy weights, should be strong
inducemcut to farmers to use rams of
mutton breeds for crossing on the native
ewes.
The Ohio Agricultural College states
as the results of experiments there in
selling cattle that half the number of
acres will feed tho same amount OF
stock and keep them in better condition
If the product be cut and placed before
them. Nevertheless soiling is not every
where profitable.
A writer in tho National Stock man
says that he would rather have one acre
OF oats put in before tho middle Of
March than two acres tho last half Of
April. lie has sown oats in February
and had the land frozen solid for
weeks after, and with the first warm
weather they came up and made Il much
heavier crop than those sown later.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
Revealed by Photography.

The photographers lens is more dis
corning than the naked eye. A recent
photograph OF figure painting by an
American artist shows that woman's
gown was AZ first painted hue and
texture very different from that finally
chosen, the underlying bru'hworil ap.
pearing plainly in the photograph,
though not seen by the most attentive
observer of the original picture, In like
manner photography reveals stars that
to the human eye arc not dislinsushablc
from nebulcus matter. Il iIOrpcr's Week.
H.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
FREE LAND WARRANT
70 de READ IN CONNECTION WITH ABOVE.

cured at the hecinning Of tho boom
has bren 50 d ior from SIS to e5JO lor
ordinary Bui,ding Lots livery old
settler has rca z ID q h ndsome ON
petenty In disposing II q por, ion Of
his lands at fancy prices Docks have
b cn reci,d no. els built and added
to from time to time q line OF seven
boats ply rcgul r'y between :, An
drcw's Biy an | ether ports and. al o.
Tciher. he outlook promises tina ~.
Andrews Bay will in q ew years be
c ne The NJ at i'm ortant city OF ne
gulf coast. II possesses every natural
advantage; n deep bay-more than
sixty FIVE miles LONG with its various
lrtnChes-with deep ctannela To the
Cu'er eul', ut once the most charming
an most useful body VI water on tn,
coast a safe harbOr for the Il cts Of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
A Gallant Soldier.

"Yes," remarked Dumcy at the sup
per table, 81 was a soldier in the late
war; and if do say it myself, | was Il
good one"
Presently Fcathcrly broke the awcd
silence.
"Wcrc you wounded, Dumley% he
asked.
"N.no, but after the battle OF Bull
Run l was reported among the killed.
But the report was corrected"
Corrected to among the missing
suppose" said Featherly, helping him.
self to butter. - New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
The Submarine Boat.

With reference to the submari nc boat,
which has attracted some attention in
the daily papers, it may be well to point
out that the idea is certainly more than
two hundred and fifty years old, for in
the reign of James !. Dutchman,
named Drebblc, constructed a boat
which travelled undcr the surface of the
Thames. Since then many submarine
vessels have been designed, but none Of
them as yet accomplished what has been
done by Prof Tuck's PGacemakcr in tic
Hudson river, New York. That vessel
apparently dives with case, and returns
to the surface as desired. A very pow
crful submarine vessel is being built 10
the designs Of Mr., Nerdcnfc't, with en-
gincs of 13O0-horse power, and it will
probably be ready for trial in Scu;h0mr-
ton water in the spring. Il English Me
chanc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Young lady--'I am convinced that
Algernoa loves me-"
"Mamma-"Don't he too sure OF 1t,
dear. What makes you think so2'
~ have noticed that lately he keeps
Ills eyes constantly fixed op the parlor
motto, God Bless our Home. '"--[Pi.ts-
burg Dispatch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
Prepare for Spring

It's none to early 10 be getting ready for spring.
and the nut thing whiCh should receive auen-
uon Is your own system. II you have not been well
during the winter have been troubled with scrofua,
salt rheum, or other humors Of the blood you should
purify the blood by taking flools Sarsaparlla. You
will then escape that ndesrr!babe tired feeling
which Is so Frustrating and often so unaccountabs
in the spring months Do rH put on taking a re.
liable medicine but take H,VIs sarsaparia before
II Is too late
81 take Hoods sarsapara for spring medicine.
and find 1t Just the thing 1t tones up my system
and makes me feel like different man My wife
takes 1t for dyspepsia and she derives great BENEFIT
from IT, She says It Is the best medicine she ever
took."-FRASK c. TURNER, HOOK Ladder No. 1,
Friend Street. Boston, Mass
Mrs c. W, Marriott, Lowell Mass. was completely
cured OF sick headache, which she had had 10 year
by Hoods sarsaparilla.
Hoods SarSapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81; six for 81. Prepared
b. IL HOOD & CO.. Apothecares, Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
There Shall be no Alps.

When Napoleon talked Of invading Italy ono
Of his officers said But, sire remember the
Alps" To an ordinary man III Sc would have
seem 81 ply insurMountab c, but Ma oeon
responded eagerly "rhrrG shall be no Alps"
So The famous Simplon Ia was made Dis.
rase, like n mountain, Stands in the way OF
fame, fortune and Jntr TO many who by DR..
lie h,alcd and so the mountain would disap'
pelr. II is specific for all b ood chronic lung
and liver dl cases, snch rs consumption
which is scrofuIa of the lungs, pinples,
bio ches. cru o.s, tum RS, swellinss fever
sores and kindred complaints.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

"What's the matter with your nose,
BillyT
"Wcll, Jim Stokes told me that if a
dog ran Mt me, and / woud just turn my
back to him and look at him from be-
tween my legs, he would run away, and
so ! tried itwith Mr.. Jones' big Blwser.
"Well, what thcn1"
"What thenl Why, are yer blindT
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

the necessary forms OF bust
ness In applying for anil re.
celving free property, and the
names are publis he'd without
consultation and merely TO
represent the number who
received Orange Grove tracts
free, at our hands. IN one Days
business.
NJ. Nc ann, Tyrone, IA
w. A, kissloe, Lockhaven. Pa
Salem Hill, SchCnley, Pa
+. II. Knowles, Rranford, Pa
7. Murphy, huntington, w. Va
J. IL. paItresser, Middlet'n, Pa
w. l., Colvin, Beatrice, Neo
Frank A. Smell, Ansonia, CT
4, Jarrett Hutchinson, II m
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

with broader business policy than
has characterized any other southern
CO porHt on, we have steadily hppre
ciatpd the reidtiue rUlus Of land and
peoule. We are holding for our own
profit Ger ain lands to be sold in the
future; the balance is offered free as
mir TO all who apply in time.
A little more than one year ago the
st. Andrews bay Railroad mi Land
Co, acquired control OF upward OF
100000 acres OF the most desirable
lands IN the State OF Florida situated
around lb Jut the beautiful by Of ST.
hnirew's, on hes uthwe-tGulf coast
Te'ore the war the town known as ST.
Andrews Bay was the homc OF many
wealthy ! 60 lie, wo had sought the
shores OF the beautiful by asa ca
lion wherI could be found in their
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
20 OO0) IN a1: to 4o-AcRE TRACTS
ACRES ALL FREE.

9, a.'L t"r.l,,'u .".~1. - ",',s -. ,.I.S a.,
are desired from one person acting asHsent lo
others Deeds will lie made as the Club Agent direct
when he returns the Free Lend Warrants
YOU WILL BE A Tk tTtk 10 your own
int rests and 10 those dependent on YOU II YOU ran
TO avail yourself ~ this Great Free Land oner-
Secure II FOR your children, -
mum bers amony its officers anil stockholders some OF
the most responsible and energetic men OF Florllar
Ohio and New York who are enlisted heart. hanu,
and pocket book In this great enterprise. we 90
business through the Second National OF Sincnnati'
and refer to two thousand prosperous settlers OF 81
Andrews And now we await your pleasure.
Addle,s either our No,therl once al CINCINNATI
or our Eastern ONCE at New York. where all deed,
are Issued as follows;
The St. Andrews Bay R. R. and Land Co.,
M %, Main ST No pa Purl, Row,
CiSCiSYHTi, d, jNEW Yok X, NY.
Remit by postal note registered letter, or bank
draft. Do MOI send stamps whenit can 10 avoided
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
The St. Andrews Bay R. R. and Land Co.,

world. Every species OF vegetable,
fruit, and Ger al will grow TO perfec-
ton in It's soft, italian climate oshters
in co mites milliOns-the best in the
wor.d-rest IN tho Islands OF exhaust.
less oy, ter bed Is; timber 'aily access.
nlsh vargoeS Tor yesrs to the entire
, AIRY Ig capacity OF nations fleet
a clima,e that, bOth tciHfer and sum.
rcr, is III ab'o ute perfection 81
earthly deli It: free from alarta,
hi IN, dry land, and beautifully To-
c ted, III So are among o.her good
reasons " nv S. Andrews Ray is tbs
M 1t desirable 10 alton for Florida
home than the state can offer. and
why this company has confidence in
the wisdom OK its present business
,Npltry
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

/ highest peri, elton the pecu lar de
lignts Of q Florida houie. During the
war th> Town was hombnrdel by .
edcrsl fleet and nearly swept out OF
eNis ence. 1heinhahitants n d aban.
Goning their fhatter, d homes 10 the
tor h and pill sc OF the c envy. and
not until sbout len years ego " as tn re
my attemut male TO reoccury the
town. This Company began Mt We
,peraticnS y lit e more than n year
ago. Since TINT time there ha' cen
the mo rem Ikable boom" created
fr 81. Andrews Bay t Mt ha, ever
been known in the lower STATE. asst
winter more than 5,OOl visitors from
all parts Of the country reached " ut
point In quest OF Florida homes. Rust.
ness and dwelling houses have been
erected by the hunhre I. 1t perty sc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Lewis Brlndle, Lntrohc, Pa
Elmira Kcpple. 7 atrobc, Pa
J. W. McCoach, 8 mta fe, N. n
J. A. uavis, PiIrce City, Mo
jas. d. Rowlcy, Gathe, Kan
NJ. Minehan. 5urdoa, Ark
Geo. A. COpp, Fishers Kill, Va
W. :. brcwt0n, Cedar Plain, .
Wm. G, sampson, Golden, Col
J. r. Riblet, Shinnrton, w. Va
n. J. Lunqu-st, Brigham, Ala
Joel 7. Keys, Colwich, Kan
Jno. A. Kramer, bloOmsh'g, Pa
And. knu,lsrn, Garfield. Kan
VIM. y. BirkclOach, Shaft, Pa
Moses X. Knapp, Gwynedd, Pa
NJ Z Lcwark, Wabasha, MINI
MA ]. A Davis. Hillsboro. Ill
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

The first regular institution for savings
was established at Hamburg in l77S.
The first savings bank in the United
States was founded in Philadelphia in
1916 and still exists. The second savings
bank was started in Boston the follow
ING wear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
our REFEREHC ES.

Those who have done bust.
ness with us. In one day tho
following list OF applicants,
secured Orange Grove tracts,
ranging in size from 20 to 70
acres each. Space in good
newspapers costs too much TO
give q list OF all who have re-
ceived free property at our
hands. Each one OF the fol
lowing list can testify, II he Is
so disposed, TO the absolute
fidelity of our methods OF
business. No correspondence
has passed between any OF
them and this once. except
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

We have Just issued l4r-c sheet OF uetui. Ell
House = ans, ILL s rating nine different styles OF
houses costing nom s3tl to ST. SO Oh, wuich this
Andrews Bay In order 10 dcfray Al lcnSt por
ton OF the very large cost OF advertising, Sc ling
up these designs, and executing u iSJut Warranty
bred for each dppIi, ant we will charge csc. formal
Ing this sheet OF House Plsrs to nj icant'. The
y an arc worth IS to anE one who viii ever desire
10 Uui d house They are al new and o ten up
expressly for US II you select from the Hors"
Pans any one that 'us you, we Will hui tn
house o your property, and gi,s Won hre gears
time 10 puvJOr he house, charging YOU per cent in
terest on the cost OF the house. II van DO not
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Bodily pains are instantly relieved by the
use Ct ST. Jacobs OIL. DR.. n. Butler, Master
OF Arts, Cambridge University, England, sayS
at acts like magic"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Boards of Heath endorse Red Star Cough
Cure as a speedy and sure remedy for coughs
and colds. Scientists pronounce itentlrely
vegetable and free from opIates. Price,
twenty five cents a bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

You know Hop Plaster are prepared from
pam allaying virtues of Hops, Gums, Bur
< ndy Pitch.
Hop PIastcrs cure pain and soreness,
strengthen weak parts and do It quickly, 90
IS ccnls
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Dr.. Pierces "Fa rite Prescription" Is ev-
srywhere acknow edged n be the standard
remedy for felnae complaints and weak
nCs;Ls Ii is old " dru. g'st'.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
Deem Sea Wonders

Exist in thousands of forms, but are surpassed
by the Inaryc Of invention. Those who are
in need of profitable work la can b. done
viii at homa should a. once send heir adj.
dre-s to HaIlett d 90, Portland Maine, ana
receive free, ,ul information how either sex,
who ever they live. You aro started free.
Capital not required. Some l ave made over
$50 In a sing day at this work. All succee |.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

The most powerful telescopes now In use
m gn ~ 1000 time. AS the moon Is 10000
Hes from the earth 1t is thus practically
brought to W t in 100 miles, ut when DIS.
lance the snowy peaks Of several lunar
mountains are distinctly sable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

A son OF Kit Carson resides n Los Angeles,
Cnl., and is reported 10 be struggling with
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

The product Of oats in the United States
for 1885 was G24,COO,J00 bushels; 100000 less
a 90,